Research data
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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Research data: HERITAGE RESOURCES
2018 On history and mythmaking in South Africa: the decolonial quest for truth(s) and relevance
In responding to Ngugi wa Thiong'o's decolonial call for 'a quest for relevance', this essay deals with the issue of removal of colonial and...
2018 South Africa's living heritage in the context of sustainable development
In this policy brief, the Draft National Policy is reviewed in relation to the said framework for the management of living heritage in South...
2017 Inhabiting a language: linguistic interactions as a living repository for intangible cultural heritage
The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003) recognises as living heritage cultural expressions and...
2017 Growing heritage tourism and social cohesion in South Africa
Heritage and cultural tourism are notably one of the fastest emerging competitive niche tourism segments both locally and internationally. T...